AddressWorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist.
Policy Officer
- $116,223 per annum + superannuation
- Full time, ongoing position
- Geelong location (Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office)
Come and join an energised and positive workplace which makes a difference to all Victorians.
About the role
WorkSafe Victoria is looking for an outstanding Policy Officer to join the Operational Systems, Policy & Compliance (OSPC) team as part of the wider Prevention, Strategy & Planning division.
The Policy Officer is responsible for the development, monitoring and review of operational policies and procedures to ensure a sound and consistent approach is taken to operational activities and to maintain the integrity, relevance and accuracy of the Field Guide and any other relevant manuals. This will include investigating and researching issues and recommending principles for adoption into operational policy and procedures.
The Policy Officer works with stakeholders to develop and operationalise planned improvements or initiatives into an industry or stakeholder group, business unit or whole organisation.
Key Accountabilities
- Stakeholder Liaison and Management: You will work with stakeholder groups such as subject matter experts and field representatives to seek their input and to develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures, to maintain the integrity, relevance and accuracy of the Field Guide and any other relevant manuals.
- Stakeholder Issue resolution and advice: You will work predominantly with internal stakeholders in this role, seeking to identify their needs in relation to the development and/or review of operational policies and procedures and provide advice on the best options to resolve those in a timely manner.
- Development of Plans: You will participate in the development and scoping of project or initiative plans as required with others.
- Monitor and coordinate Progress and Plan Implementation: You will coordinate the delivery of new or revised operational policy and procedures across Health and Safety Operations according to agreed project or implementation plans.
- Research and Analysis: You will investigate and research issues required to inform decision making of a working party / project team or other stakeholders.
Please ensure you click here to view the Position Description provided for additional information on accountabilities for this role.
About you
You are an experienced Policy Officer who wants to make a difference. You will possess technical expertise and knowledge of the operational environment and the particular business or industry sector. You will have a high level of communication skills (written and oral), including facilitation of groups, the ability to give advice and information and to be able to interpret existing legislation and policy. Additonally, you will posses:
- Ability to undertake effective research and analyse material
- Understanding of project management methodologies
- Experience in the preparation of project plans, agendas, minutes, reports and presentations
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and establish working relationships with stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop and implement multi-faceted programs / systems/procedures
- Ability to align activities to organisational goals
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to work autonomously with limited guidance
Qualifications
- A relevant qualification in OHS or Policy is highly desired but not mandatory.
Working with Us
At WorkSafe, we aspire for every employee to feel connected, safe and valued in their team, for teams to feel valued in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be valued in the community. We believe that a diverse workforce is the key to delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community and strongly encourage applications from all people, including First Nations people and people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexualities and genders.
What's next?
Applications close 11:00pmMonday 10th June, 2024. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You may be required to undergo a National Police Check (and/or Medical Assessment) as part of the recruitment process. Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in. For further enquiries please contact Bree Jackson via email ***************@worksafe.vic.gov.au
Our future
WorkSafe's Strategy has our core purpose front of mind - reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. We don't shy away from the importance of our purpose to the Victorian community, that's why we have a stated ambition to be world leading.
We want Victoria to be the safest place to work in Australia and one of the safest in the world; and we aspire to be a world leader in return to work after a workplace injury. WorkSafe are striving to build a diverse workforce that reflects the Victorian community we serve.
